Foster

Fosterers play a critical role in the rehabilitation of neglected, abused and abandoned dogs. Whilst some dogs are able to go from rescue to forever home with minimal adjustment, there are many that would benefit from a foster placement before they are matched with an adopter.

Foster homes offer dogs in need a supportive home environment in which they can learn how to trust humans, how to play, how to walk on a lead, that they do not need to fight and scrap for food and survival.

As a foster you will offer dogs in need the chance to slowly transition from street life to sweet life and help increase their chances of adoption.

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Foster FAQs

Q: How long are fosterers required to care for dogs for?

We cannot guarantee for how long a foster placement will be required. It depends on each individual dog – some dogs take longer to find a home than others. We ask that our fosterers be ready and willing to foster a dog for however long it takes to find it a home. If you are only able to act as a short-term foster, you can indicate this on your application form.

Q: What support will Angels for Animals Foundation provide?

We have Whatsapp group chats with our fosterers so that we can check in with them daily in the initial weeks. We encourage fosterers to contact us at any point with any queries or concerns. If behaviour or training support is needed, we offer fosterers access to our behaviour support team – please see the main FAQ website page for more information.

Costs-wise, we ask that fosterers are willing to cover the cost of food, toys, bedding and treats for their foster dogs and we will cover their veterinary care and any behaviour costs. If a fosterer is unable to cover the basic costs (food etc.), we will provide additional financial support if able to.

Q: Do fosterers for Angels for Animals Foundation have to have had prior fostering experience?

No, prior experience is not a requirement. If we think a dog might need an experienced fosterer, we will match it accordingly.

If you are interested in becoming a fosterer for Angels for Animals Foundation, please fill the below online application

A Few Details About You

Title

Forename

Surname

Telephone

Address

Postcode

Age

Occupation

Nearest Airport(s)

Do you already have a preferred vet?

Do you need help finding a vet?

Please provide their name and contact information

Do you consent to us obtaining a vet reference?

Best times during which to contact you?

You Are Intested In

Size of dog

Age of dog

Sex of dog

Activity level

Have you seen a dog on our website or social media that you are interested in? If so please tell us the name and why you are interested in them

Are you aware that the exact history and sequence of events leading up to the dogs rescue may be unknown and so do you understand that the dog may have behavioural nuances of which we are not aware?

Are you open to fostering another dog if the dog of interest is not available or is not an appropriate candidate for your application?

How long are you able to foster a dog for?

Are you able to accommodate a dog at short notice?

How much notice would you need

If the dog is a good fit for your family, is there a possibility that you might want to adopt them?

A Few Details About Your Home

Do you:

Please provide proof of address in the form of a utilities bill or bank statement

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog on the premises?

Please provide written documentation from your landlord approving you to home a dog in the property (e.g. email or letter confirming permission; or a copy of the relevant page of your lease including the front page which sets out your details)

Do you live in

Please specify

Describe your accommodation:

Do you consider the indoor of your house to be safe for a dog? (e.g. they cannot access dangerous foods easily such as chocolate, onions; they cannot easily get into the house bin; they are not exposed to plants which are poisonous to pets; there are not any exposed or trailing wires; there are no open unguarded fires)

Do you have a garden?

If you have your own garden or a communal garden, is it secure from escape? (e.g. holes in fencing; loose gates; gaps between ground and fencing)

Please provide details of provisions to prevent escape from the garden and front door of the home (e.g. fencing; baby gate at the front door; front gate)

Will the dog ever be left outside unsupervised (for any period of time)?

Do you have easy access to green spaces (e.g. parks, nature reserves, fields) nearby?

If so, how often do you expect to visit these green spaces with the dog?

Where will the dog stay/sleep?

Where do you propose to feed the dog?

A Few Details About Your Family

Who lives at home? (Please mention number of Adults & Children Seperately )

If children live at home, how old are they?

If there are any visiting children, how frequently do they visit? (e.g. daily, weekly)

If there are children in your house, what is your proposed introduction plan? ( Please let us know if you need advice )

Is anyone in your house allergic to animals?

If so, which animals?

Do you own any other dogs?

How many and what gender?

Are they neutered?

Describe your proposed plan for introducing the dog to your existing dogs ( Please let us know if you need advice )

Do you own any other pets?

If Yes, please state animal(s)

Describe your proposed plan for introducing the dog to your other animals ( Please let us know if you need advice )

Do you have any visiting animals (e.g. family/friends’ cats and dogs)? If so, please give details

A Few Details About Your Lifestyle

How much daily exercise do you expect to give the dog? ( minutes/hours per day )

How active are you?

What are your working hours?

Please state daily working hours

How long do you expect to leave the dog alone per day? ( minutes/hours per day )

Would the dog be left alone in the

How often would the dog be left alone?

When you leave the dog alone for a period of over 4 - 5 hours during the day, would you arrange for someone to visit the dog (e.g. to take it out for a toilet break)?

If so, who? (relative, neighbour, friend)

Are you planning to move house or go on holiday in the near future?

When you do go on holidays, who will take care of the dog?

Would you be able to cover the cost of necessities for the fostered dog? (bed, food, lead, collar, bowls)

Do you have any mental health problems that you believe may impact your ability to be able to adequately take care of a dog?

If Yes, please explain

Do you have any health problems that you believe may impact your ability to be able to adequately take care of a dog?

If Yes, please explain

Your Experience

I need a dog that has already been trained:

I am a first-time dog owner/fosterer:

I have trained pet dogs before:

If not, are you prepared to research and invest in learning how to train a dog before the dog arrives?

I would enjoy training a dog starting from the absolute basics, such as toilet training and wearing a collar and lead:

I will only use positive reinforcement to train a dog and never punishment:

I am an experienced owner and could train a dog with behavioral nuances as a result of its pre-rescue life:

Describe your experience looking after animals

Personal Reference

Referee’s name

Referee’s email

Referee’s telephone

Referee’s home address

Referee’s relationship to you

How Did You Find Out Angels For Animals ?

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Declaration

I certify that I read the conditions carefully and the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also acknowledge falsification of the above can result in my being denied for fostering an animal.